The love for children resonates in Maggie Silbernagel’s voice.

Silbernagel, a board member of the recently-formed Philadelphia Place, a Home for Displaced Youth, presided over the board’s first official meeting in the fellowship hall of Flomaton First Baptist Church on July 12.

For almost two years, Silbernagel has been working on establishing a non profit and housing for the misplaced youth, according to reports. Philadelphia Place, named for being a place of brotherly love, will house 10 boys ages 10-18 and is being formed to bring awareness of the need of foster homes in the county and area.

Board members include Jennifer Sanders, Beth Tew, Christy White, Kaurean Reynolds, Pastor Andre Hunter and Wanda Vanlandingham.

During the meeting, the new board:

• approved bylaw corrections and the confirmation of the bylaws;

• nominated the board president, board director, vice board director, the director for the facility and secretary;

• reviewed the financial report, which includes more than $10,000 in the bank from donations. Silbernagel said Philadelphia Place will have to raise $85,000 in order to receive its state license as a foster home;

• discussed a cake auction fundraising project at Railroad Junction Day on Sept. 22, 2018. The auction will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Flomaton during the annual festival.